Routine Maintenance
Cleaning the Machine
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1 Park the machine on level ground.
2 Operate the controls to slew the cab around across
the tracks. Lower the bucket to the ground.
3 Operate the controls to push the boom down so that
the track nearest the bucket is lifted clear of the
ground.
!MWARNING
Rotating the tracks off the ground may cause stones
and other debris to be thrown with considerable force.
If you are on the outside, keep well clear. Keep other
people well clear.
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4 Operate the controls to rotate the track which is off the
ground. Rotate it one way and then the other to shake
off the mud. If necessary the person outside may use
water from a hose to help loosen sticky material.
5 When the track is clean stop the rotation.
6 Inspect the track, rollers sprockets and idler wheels
for damage or oil leaks. Replace any damaged parts.
If in doubt consult your JCB Dealer.
7 Operate the controls slowly to lower the track to the
ground.
8 Operate the controls to position the bucket on the
other side of the machine so that steps 2 to 7 can be
repeated for the other track.